In 1642 an ordinance closed the theatres of England. Critics and historians have assumed that the edict was to be firm and inviolate. Susan Wiseman challenges this assumption and argues that the period 1640 to 1660 was not a gap in the production and performance of drama nor a blank space between Renaissance drama and the Restoration stage. Rather; throughout the period; writers focused instead on a range of dramas with political perspectives; from republican to royalist. This group included the short pamphlet dramas of the 1640s and the texts produced by the writers of the 1650s; such as William Davenant; Margaret Cavendish and James Shirley. In analysing the diverse forms of dramatic production of the 1640s and 1650s; Wiseman reveals the political and generic diversity produced by the changes in dramatic production; and offers insights into the theatre of the Civil War.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful pictures of a by-gone timeBy P. DarroughMy grandmother was born in Red Oak at the turn of the last century; so looking at these pictures and reading the history was like seeing it through her eyes. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in this area.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One for the agesBy Roy MarshallTruly a book to be taken up time and again. These early photographs show us something new with every view; and S.M. Sendens captions provide well-researched insight. A must for those with roots in southwest Iowa and anyone who wants a look at small-town Iowa life a century ago.
